What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Brightlingsea?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Brightlingsea is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Brightlingsea?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Brightlingsea is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Brightlingsea?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Brightlingsea. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Wivenhoe via Farringdon Without and Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Croydon to Brightlingsea?

The distance between Croydon and Brightlingsea is 78 miles. The road distance is 76.9 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Brightlingsea without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Brightlingsea without a car is to train and line 87 bus which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Brightlingsea?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Croydon to Brightlingsea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Brightlingsea train from?

Croydon to Brightlingsea train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Farringdon Without station.

Where does the Croydon to Brightlingsea train arrive?

Croydon to Brightlingsea train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Shenfield station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Brightlingsea?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Brightlingsea is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Croydon to Brightlingsea.

Where can I stay near Brightlingsea?

There are 970+ hotels available in Brightlingsea.

Croydon to Brightlingsea - 4 ways to travel via train, line 87 bus, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Croydon to Brightlingsea by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 87 bus
best
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Wivenhoetrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
2. Take the bus from Co-op to Victoria Placebus 87
2h 49m
£36–76
Drive 76.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Brightlingseacar 76.5 mi
1h 42m
£19–27
Bus, train, line 87 bus
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causewaybus 468
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from Groves Close to Victoria Placebus 87
3h 32m
£29–69
Train
1. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Shenfieldtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Wivenhoetrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 13m
£40–86

Croydon to Brightlingsea by train, foot, and bus

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3h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.4 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Brightlingsea, England?

You can take a train from East Croydon to Bateman Road via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, Shenfield, Wivenhoe, and Co-op in around 3h 13m.

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